Stuffy nose - cool mist humidifier

My Emma has had a stuffy nose for days now. I've been aspirating, using saline spray, and boogie wipes. I was wondering if any of you have used a cool mist humidifier when your LO has had a cold and if it works. I didn't get one for my shower, and I'm just curious if they work well. And if they do work, any suggestions on which one to purchase?

My Emma has had a stuffy nose for days now. I've been aspirating, using saline spray, and boogie wipes. I was wondering if any of you have used a cool mist humidifier when your LO has had a cold and if it works. I didn't get one for my shower, and I'm just curious if they work well. And if they do work, any suggestions on which one to purchase?

We use cool mist, and it definitely helps! I use it when I am sick, too - it helps soothe irritated passages, and thin any junk that is clogged up.

If you want to try a free substitute for the machine, put a bowl of water on an air vent if your vents are in the floor. Or you can put the water in front of a fan. Either way, it helps distribute the moisture in the air. Good luck!

We use cool mist, and it definitely helps! I use it when I am sick, too - it helps soothe irritated passages, and thin any junk that is clogged up.

If you want to try a free substitute for the machine, put a bowl of water on an air vent if your vents are in the floor. Or you can put the water in front of a fan. Either way, it helps distribute the moisture in the air. Good luck!

Burned? I put the vaporizer on the floor about 5 feet away from her crib. I am not doubting what you were told, it just does not make sense to me how it can burn her. It is warm mist, not hot. Any info you have would be appreciate, so I can make a better decision when she gets sick in the future. :)

Burned? I put the vaporizer on the floor about 5 feet away from her crib. I am not doubting what you were told, it just does not make sense to me how it can burn her. It is warm mist, not hot. Any info you have would be appreciate, so I can make a better decision when she gets sick in the future. :)

Thanks for the info. I googled for info and I feel the one time I did use the vaporizer I used it safely and will continue to use it in the future when needed. The burns come from the child touching it when it is hot and I would not have it in reach of my child or from the child being too close to the vapors and breathing the steam in and it is on the other side of the room, so there is not a risk of this. Thanks everyone for the info, but as long as you are safe about using a vaporizer they are very helpful with a cold. :)

Thanks for the info. I googled for info and I feel the one time I did use the vaporizer I used it safely and will continue to use it in the future when needed. The burns come from the child touching it when it is hot and I would not have it in reach of my child or from the child being too close to the vapors and breathing the steam in and it is on the other side of the room, so there is not a risk of this. Thanks everyone for the info, but as long as you are safe about using a vaporizer they are very helpful with a cold. :)

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